Job description

Requisition ID:  607421

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all. 

The opportunity

We are looking for a Consultant to join our Entity Compliance and Governance team (Company Secretarial) in any one of our Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne or Perth offices. This is a rare opportunity to build on your professional and personal development in a supportive and friendly working environment. 

We are at a time when business is more regulated than ever.  And with the pressure to do more with less, legal functions are seeking new ways to show their value.  One that weaves the legal function into the business as a whole, connecting the right people in the right places with the best technology and the entire business process. With the many investments we are making in Ernst & Young’s (EY) Law practice, the expanded practice of EY Law is well positioned to be the global leader in providing legal services to our clients, combining the practice of law in over 80 countries globally outside the US, with the business of law offerings throughout the US and globally. We can help clients solve business problems, not just legal ones - helping spot potential risk, uncover value drivers and generate cost savings on a truly global scale. Bringing all the resources to the legal function– legal advisory, legal function consulting, managed services and technology– into one borderless ecosystem, allowing for constant evolution from every angle, we can provide solutions for today while customizing strategies for the future. 

Your key responsibilities

Proactive management of own portfolio of domestic and global multi-national companies.

Providing corporate secretarial compliance support to external clients and internal EY stakeholders, ensuring that services are delivered to a high standard and within our commercial operating mode. This will include prepariation and completion of statutory forms, minutes and resolutions, supporting legal documents and lodging documents with ASIC and related regulatory authorities. Through developing strong relationships with clients, you will be responsible for delivering technical support and governance and best practice advice.

Providing support to the global Subsidiary Management team, which will include project management support on large scale engagements. Applying your organisational and project management skills you will work across multiple projects and clients both autonomously and as a team member collaborating with our global network of resources.

Skills and attributes for success

To qualify for the role you must have

Tertiary qualifictions with a legal, business or other relevant qualification such as the Graduate Diploma in Applied Corporate Governance.

Minimum 2 years’ experience providing corporate secretarial services in a legal firm/professional services firm/ consulting organization with a good understanding of the Corporations Act 2001.

Experience in providing transactional corporate secretarial support and board supportincluding attending and minuting meetings, drafting board resolutions, registering new companies, branch offices and an understanding of the issues and requirements in respect of the same.

Experience using Diligent/Blueprint Oneworld, CAS360, GEMS or similar corporate secretarial database and technology platforms.

Exceptional attention to detail,organisational and time management skills to prioritise competing deadlines, a strong work ethic and exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Ideally, you’ll also have

A strong commercial awareness and practical experience delivering modern corporate secretarial services.

The ability to take initiative to research and discover information independently and enjoy working in a high paced environment with competing priorities and deadlines.

Experience of client relationship management in a client-facing role.

Attention to detail and strong written and verbal communication skills

Experience with timesheet entry and billing systems.

What we offer

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Continuous learning: personalised career development including coaching, experiences and formal learning so you’ll develop the mindset and skills you’ll need to thrive in the future.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

At EY, you’ll be rewarded and recognised based on your performance and our comprehensive benefits package can be tailored to your individual needs.

We hold a collective commitment to foster an environment where all differences are valued and respected, practices are equitable and everyone experiences a sense of belonging. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process in order to equitably participate, we encourage you to advise us at the time of application via contactrecruitment@au.ey.com or  phone +61 3 8650 7788 (option 4).

We understand the importance of social distancing at this time so our recruitment and onboarding process may be managed virtually so we can continue to prioritise the safety and wellbeing of EY people, clients, guests and the broader public.  

The exceptional EY experience. It’s yours to build.

The preferred applicant will be subject to employment screening by EY or by their external third party provider. 

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